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dismal finish

[ˈdɪzməl ˈfɪnɪʃ]
noun phrasepl: dismal finishes
final deprimente; conclusão lamentável
1. A disappointing or gloomy ending to an event, performance, or endeavor
The team's dismal finish in last place shocked their fans.
O final deprimente da equipe em último lugar chocou seus fãs.
2. A poor or unsatisfactory conclusion that fails to meet expectations
After such promise, the movie had a dismal finish.
Depois de tanta promessa, o filme teve uma conclusão lamentável.
NYC Slang
rough ending; rough finish
Synonyms
disappointing endingpoor conclusionsad finishweak finalegloomy ending
Antonyms
triumphant finishglorious endingsuccessful conclusionbrilliant finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final deprimente; término lamentável
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
final ruim; conclusão decepcionante
More direct, colloquial approach
Portugal
final deplorável; conclusão desastrosa
Slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

end on a sour note
go out with a whimper
fizzle out
fall flat
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